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insect parasites and other natural enemies will contribute in 

 diminishing the pest to a minimum. I am quite convinced that 

 we can apply the wilt in a systematic manner to the benefit of 

 our forests, and that in so doing we shall come considerably 

 nearer to a solution of the problem of destroying the gypsy 

 moth. In wooded areas mainly much more attention should be 

 given in future to the wilt as an aid in combating the insect, 

 while for street trees, garden trees, etc., which are more easily 

 managed, the eggs and caterpillars of the gypsy moth may be 

 removed according to established methods. The wilt should 

 eventually reduce the pest to a condition in which it can be easily 

 kept in check, and prevent serious outbreaks and damage. 



